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UK actors in Kalgoorlie and Perth for first feature film production since WA border reopened
May 27, 2022
Well-known UK actors have touched down in the Goldfields-Esperance region for the first feature film production in Western Australia since our border reopened, with production of Kid Snow made possible thanks to major investment from the State Government.
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UK actors in Kalgoorlie and Perth for first feature film production since WA border reopened
27 May 2022
Well-known UK actors have touched down in the Goldfields-Esperance region for the first feature film production in Western Australia since our border reopened, with production of Kid Snow made possible thanks to major investment from the State Government.
Prestigious WA arts and culture award calls for public nominations
8 Mar 2022
The State Government is proud to bestow the State Cultural Treasures Awards (formerly State Living Treasures) in 2022.
$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities
17 Feb 2022
Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans
16 Feb 2022
The Shires of Pingelly, Harvey, Augusta-Margaret River and Morawa have each been awarded between $25,000 and $50,000 as part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State
16 Feb 2022
The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.
West Australian Music appoints new CEO
30 Jun 2021
The announcement of a new CEO at West Australian Music and an extension to the Contemporary Music Fund heralds an exciting new era for WA's vibrant contemporary music scene.
New program to get the show back on the road
29 Jun 2021
A new shared risk program to reactivate live performances and touring activity is opening soon, creating more opportunities for employment and venue activation in the arts industry, building on recent announcements about increased capacity limits for arts venues.
Authorised Inquiry reports tabled in Parliament
13 May 2021
Authorised Inquiry reports into three local governments have been tabled in the Western Australian Parliament.
Perth victorious in FIFA Women’s World Cup host city selection
1 Apr 2021
Perth has been officially selected as a host city for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) this morning announced the successful locations for the Australia and New Zealand tournament.
Final designs revealed for WACA Ground transformation in East Perth
25 Mar 2021
The latest vision has been unveiled today for the WACA Ground Improvement Project, which will transform the iconic East Perth venue into a community, sporting and tourist hub.
New funding program seeks innovative ideas to get people moving
1 Feb 2021
A new $750,000 funding program has been announced to support innovative projects that encourage physical activity.
Regional festivals receive funding boost
28 Jan 2021
A writers' festival in Geraldton, community sculpture in Esperance, and a series of astro-photography activities in Mount Magnet are some of the vibrant initiatives receiving funding from the latest round of the Regional and Remote Festivals Fund.
Playing WA grants program brings arts organisations to regional WA
12 Jan 2021
Four major WA touring companies will share just under $1.6 million, taking their productions to regional Western Australia over the next three years, as part of the State Government's Playing WA Multi-year grants program.
Playing WA supports performing arts tours across regional WA
12 Jan 2021
Performing arts companies will tour a mixture of world class hip-hop opera, theatre, international jazz, cross-cultural work and musical comedy across regional Western Australia, with funding from the Playing WA grants program.
Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley
6 Jan 2021
The Kimberley is the next Western Australian region set to benefit from the State Government's trial of a nearly $1 million Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) expected to start this May.
SportWest baton passed to Matt Fulton
24 Dec 2020
Matt Fulton has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of SportWest.
Recovery continues with fast-tracked community sports grants
23 Dec 2020
The McGowan Government has given sport and active recreation infrastructure projects in regional Western Australia a $5.5 million funding boost, supporting WA's COVID-19 recovery and creating jobs.
Local firm to develop Perth Cultural Centre masterplan
23 Dec 2020
Western Australia is one step closer to a revitalised Perth Cultural Centre, with the contract for the masterplan awarded to Perth architectural firm Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick.
Exmouth splashes into summer with new swimming facilities
21 Dec 2020
The State Government has invested $750,000 towards a major redevelopment of Exmouth's Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool which will bring the facility up to current Australian Standards.
Female-friendly facilities get the go ahead in Exmouth
21 Dec 2020
The State Government's focus on making venues more female-friendly continues with Exmouth Recreation Centre the latest facility to commence work on installing unisex change rooms.
Smaller State Sporting Associations to receive funding boost
18 Dec 2020
More than 70 State Sporting Associations (SSAs) will be eligible to apply for funding to help develop and grow their sports, with the State Government announcing a new $1.7 million funding pool.
State and local partnership supports grassroots basketball community
18 Dec 2020
The State Government has invested $2 million towards a major redevelopment of Morley Sport and Recreation Centre which will see the construction of two new basketball courts to meet the facility's growing demand for court time.
WA-first Cultural Infrastructure Framework released
17 Dec 2020
The State Government has released the first ever Cultural Infrastructure Framework for WA, outlining a roadmap for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State until 2030 and beyond.
Water polo champs latest win for WA events calendar
15 Dec 2020
Western Australia's tourism industry and sporting events calendar will receive another boost with the State Government, through Tourism WA, securing the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) for January 2022 and January 2025.
KidSport swims into new waters
14 Dec 2020
Western Australian families will now have the opportunity to use their KidSport vouchers towards swimming lessons as a part of the State Government's hugely popular KidSport program.
State Government drops in with wheely good news for Morley skaters
8 Dec 2020
The State Government has dropped in with good news for local skateboarders and BMX riders in Morley, allocating $2.5 million to replace the ageing Wotton Reserve Skate Park and BMX track.
Go-karts hit the track at Optus Stadium
8 Dec 2020
Perth will be able to experience high-octane go-kart racing at Optus Stadium from this Friday 11 December until the end of February on a unique 730-metre purpose-built track constructed at Stadium Park.
Almost $1 million awarded in arts grants
4 Dec 2020
A total of 23 projects by artists and arts organisations from across the State will share in almost $1 million in funding through the State Government's Arts 15k-plus grant program.
Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects
3 Dec 2020
The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.
Trial of Banned Drinkers Register in the Pilbara begins today
1 Dec 2020
The State Government's Banned Drinkers Register trial in the Pilbara region has begun today.
New Screenwest production kicks off Lotterywest Films for Perth Festival
30 Nov 2020
Premier Mark McGowan will officially present the Perth Festival with a Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund grant of $6.3 million and will announce an additional $1 million in support, at the opening night of the festival's Lotterywest Films season.
Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre
28 Nov 2020
The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.
Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah
27 Nov 2020
The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.
Grants continue to support local music industry
27 Nov 2020
Popular Perth rock band Methyl Ethel will embark on a worldwide publicity campaign for their new album, thanks to funding from the State Government's Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program.
Plan your summer visit to the world class new WA Museum Boola Bardip
23 Nov 2020
Bookings for the spectacular new WA Museum Boola Bardip over the summer holiday season are now open.
Festival films take WA Museum Boola Bardip and WA talent to the world
21 Nov 2020
Australian rock band Eskimo Joe and singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly lead an all-star cast in a series of short films that have had their world premiere today, as part of the opening celebrations for the new WA Museum Boola Bardip.
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